Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to premature infrastructure regarding junction upgrades, substandard internal road design, and inadequate surface water attenuation measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature pending an adequate roundabout design for the junction of the R772 and L-5023-1, supported by Stage 1 and 2 Road Safety Audits.
- The internal road design is substandard, lacking the required 6m width and adequate footpaths on both sides to ensure safe traffic and pedestrian movement.
- The proposal fails to provide a nature-based surface water attenuation strategy or demonstrate that the receiving waters have sufficient capacity for the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the provision of a roadway and services to facilitate a future industrial site at Ballyloughan, Ballynestragh. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that it is premature until a suitable roundabout design is established for the R772/L-5023-1 junction. Furthermore, the internal road specifications were deemed insufficient for industrial use, and the applicant failed to provide a sustainable, nature-based solution for surface water management or evide...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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